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Julie Administrator Posts: 2752 From: Columbus, IN USA Registered: Feb 1999	posted 06-24-2002 02:16 PM Post your comments here on the Gadgeteer of the Month Feature.
psxp unregistered	posted 07-15-2002 03:08 PM hey cool, sounds like a neat Idea.. looks like I have 15 days for the next deadline :-) bri
Julie Administrator Posts: 2752 From: Columbus, IN USA Registered: Feb 1999	posted 07-15-2002 03:21 PM Actually, we're going to post the first one tonight and then again on the 1st of the month and so on... Julie
forrester Member Posts: 125 From: USA Registered: Apr 99	posted 08-02-2002 09:28 AM Gavin is great. I love Wassup and he really seems to appreciate and listen to input from his users. He is one of the coolest and most responsive developers out there, and I am looking forward to what he is doing next.
Tuttle unregistered	posted 08-02-2002 09:34 AM When I first heard this idea to do a "gadgeteer of the month" I thought it was pretty dumb. But on reading Gavin's bit, I find it somehow very interesting. It's not about gadgets, its about fellow gadgeteers. It's interesting to know other people's stories, and how they became gadget freaks. Maybe it just makes me feel better about being a gadget freak myself. Whatever the reason, I like the new column.
anthropocentric unregistered	posted 08-05-2002 02:54 AM I'm telling you, the BLAST FROM THE PAST article was REALLY cool too! More of that!
lpret unregistered	posted 08-05-2002 09:28 AM I saw this guy on that Channel [V] show he was talking about so many years ago! It's odd because that show really got me curious about the possibilities of gadgeting. I guess you could say if it weren't for Gavin, there'd be one less gadgeteer...or at least until another gadgeteer had walked by w/ a cool palm...
gerber unregistered	posted 08-11-2002 02:24 AM Hey, nice story about Gavin! I worked with Gavin a few years ago in the retail store he wrote about. He truly is a gadgeteer, and a great guy. Aussies tend to adopt new technology quickly, and there are a lot of Palm users here in Sydney. Mine's my portable office,and I send 50-60 SMS messages with it.
Frankie Rossi unregistered	posted 08-15-2002 09:28 PM This is just soo cool... i cant believe I actually got onto the GOTM part of this site. what i wonderful idea! and i cant wait to see who gets it next (after i enjoy my time of course :-))
Chronos Member Posts: 11 From: Potomac, MD, USA Registered: Feb 2002	posted 08-22-2002 09:02 AM Congrats Frankie! Pocketloft.com is a blast- great job. If only I had this much dedication when I was your age-- oh, who am I kidding? I still don't at 38!
mariam Junior Member Posts: 1 From: 2, maitama Registered: Sep 2002	posted 09-02-2002 03:43 AM Hi, How dow i hear from you. But you can reply me through maraim101_1012yahoo.co.uk. i have personal issues to discuss with you
Anonymous Bystander unregistered	posted 09-03-2002 12:59 AM I find this section of the-gadgeteer makes me embarrassed for the people being featured and I squirm reading it. Yes, I know I don't have to read it, but it's sort of like having the Jerry Springer show on when you're at a store and you just stop to watch for a minute. Let me just mention that I do love this site because Julie and Judie write great reviews and seem to have active lives outside of their gadget lustings. However, reading about lonely guys who collect lots of toys to compensate just makes me sad...
Meshac Member Posts: 28 From: Fort Madison, IA, USA Registered: Oct 2001	posted 09-03-2002 09:43 AM Jak's gadgets look great except for the Leatherman. The Leatherman is garbage compared to the Gerber. Check out this page http://www.gerberblades.com/gerberlegendaryblades.html?8239
Julie Administrator Posts: 2752 From: Columbus, IN USA Registered: Feb 1999	posted 09-03-2002 10:10 AM Meshac: Those do look cool. I'll admit that I've always had a slight pocket knife fetish. I'll have to see if they will send me a sample to review. Thanks for the link! Julie
Astros Fan Member Posts: 22 From: Houston, TX USA Registered: Sep 2002	posted 09-03-2002 01:41 PM Just make sure you get the needle nose version. I've had one for about 6 years now. They are great. Anyway, Hey Jack! Where did you get that remote control car? That looks neat, pretty small too.
Julie Administrator Posts: 2752 From: Columbus, IN USA Registered: Feb 1999	posted 09-03-2002 02:32 PM Astros Fan: It might be one of these: http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/bitchar-g-review.html Julie
Meshac Member Posts: 28 From: Fort Madison, IA, USA Registered: Oct 2001	posted 09-03-2002 02:33 PM I agree with Astros Fan. Go with the needle-nose. I am a biomedical electronics technician and I use mine every day.
jjaakk Junior Member Posts: 3 From: Australia Registered: Sep 2002	posted 09-03-2002 08:17 PM Hi, I am a low cost gadgeteer - I tend to pick up my gadgets where I find them at the lowest cost - fortunately I have been able to travel to other countries for work. The Leatherman was from Mustapha's in Singapore; an absolutely amazing department store that should not be missed. The micro racer was from one of the toy stores in Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur - not the cheapest, more of a gift to myself. It is similar to BitCharG's but I think it is a Chinese copy. The Nokia data cable was from Hong Kong - one of the computer shops in Kowloon. The USB power cable for the Palm from eBay auctions. Overall, some good purchases, but a long time to collect it all. Jak [This message has been edited by jjaakk (edited 09-03-2002).]
Frankie Rossi unregistered	posted 09-04-2002 10:14 PM Im sorry that you assume i am lonely but im not. i have a good amount of friends, and most arent even nerds like i am. some dont even care that i have all this stuff. its sad that because of jealousy, people have to be rude, especially this shaklee3 person, who doesnt stop emailing me. i have done research of my own, and come to find out he is just as big a gadget person as i am. its pretty low to have to send someone emails because you are jealous of them. this is an honor, but my whole life isnt just PDA's and computers. so please, dont make that assumption.
Astros Fan Member Posts: 22 From: Houston, TX USA Registered: Sep 2002	posted 09-06-2002 02:08 PM Man, don't sweat the small stuff like that. I think it's pretty cool that they have this little 'expose' on people that like their website. In my little world I'm known as the 'techie' along with my Dad (who's an MBA EE) who is a SERIOUS techie. I can't even compete. Probably b/c I just bought a house and his is paid off I was never the 'nerd' or the 'geek' or whatever. So I don't know how that would feel. But I can say that electronics have had a HUGE impact on my life, hey what would we do without them? I really enjoy reading about how involved some of you are with your 'big boy toys'. I'm just jealous b/c I can't afford as many as I would like! That's the techie in me. Always searching the net or reading the latest tech/pc/pda rag to find out what's the latest "that would be cool to have, but what in the hell would I actually use it for?" stuff. So..in parting, rock on and filter his email address! Later
Astros Fan Member Posts: 22 From: Houston, TX USA Registered: Sep 2002	posted 09-06-2002 02:11 PM quote: Originally posted by Julie: Astros Fan: It might be one of these: http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/bitchar-g-review.html Julie I can't believe I haven't seen that yet! Thanks for the URL.
Astros Fan Member Posts: 22 From: Houston, TX USA Registered: Sep 2002	posted 09-06-2002 03:57 PM http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/ubb/Forum392/HTML/000001.html is an insane thread about those mini RC cars! I just spent the past hour reading it. I had no idea this little world existed. Cool
somebody unregistered	posted 09-06-2002 04:59 PM The guy looks like Kevin Spacey from the movie K-Pax!
JackSprat unregistered	posted 09-26-2002 12:26 PM No. He looks like a svelter Tony Soprano. No offense.
jjaakk Junior Member Posts: 3 From: Australia Registered: Sep 2002	posted 10-02-2002 11:30 PM Thanks Julie and Judy, for the opportunity to be the GOTM. My friends and co-workers were sort of unimpressed, but it was good for a laugh, and it meant something to me. Keep up the great reviews. Jak.
Astros Fan Member Posts: 22 From: Houston, TX USA Registered: Sep 2002	posted 10-03-2002 04:39 PM Sorry about your Jornada, I'm getting mad just thinking of it. I also write some reviews, and isn't it fun? I hope you listened in class better than I did Good luck with school!
Ronald_A unregistered	posted 10-05-2002 03:24 PM Justin, I'm sorry for you losing your Jornada. Yeah, maybe you were too much trusting, but then again see it as a beautifull and positive thing of you. It's great that you have this positive attitude. It's a shame that there are people out there making advantage / mis-use of it. Success with your career. Keep up your spirit, I'm sure you're going to make it!
anonymous unregistered	posted 10-27-2002 03:57 PM Cool site, that Yu guy needs to go though. Glad im not the only one from san angelo.
The Reader Member Posts: 12 From: WC,CA,USA Registered: Jun 2002	posted 12-03-2002 05:12 PM HAHHAHAA, Check out this guy listing almost every PDA in existence, I could have done that. J and J are so naive.
Julie Administrator Posts: 2752 From: Columbus, IN USA Registered: Feb 1999	posted 12-08-2002 01:03 PM New comments can be posted here: http://the-gadgeteer.com/vbbs/forumdisplay.php?s=d935b9fd5c008ce59496e3b275cdf5e1&forumid=17 Julie

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